St. Joseph's Secondary School
Faith • Excellence • Discipline, forming young leaders for service
About St. Joseph's Secondary School
St. Joseph's Secondary School, a parish initiative of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Busega Catholic parish offers quality secondary education rooted in Catholic tradition. We nurture academic excellence, spiritual formation and character development. Our programmes prepare learners for national examinations and life beyond school.
School Type
Mixed Day School — Ordinary (S1–S4)
Language
English instruction with local language support where appropriate
Our Vision
To be highly sought after for molding and all round person.
Our Mission
To produce upright academically sound, socially balanced and physically capable individuals to serve God and their country.
Quality Education for Future Leaders
Academics & Curriculum
We follow the national secondary curriculum with additional focus on values formation, ICT and life skills. Students are prepared for Uganda National Examinations (UNEB) at Ordinary Level where offered.
Streams & Subjects
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
- Humanities: History, Geography, CRE, Literature
- Technical & ICT courses (where available)
- Business studies & Entrepreneurship
Assessment & Support
Continuous assessment, termly exams and remedial classes for students who require additional support.
Admissions
How to Apply
- 1 Collect the application form from the school office.
- 2 Complete the form and previous school reports.
- 3 Submit the form along with the non-refundable application fee.
- 4 Successful applicants are invited for placement tests and interviews.
Entry Requirements
- Proof of age (birth certificate)
- Previous school report and a recommendation (where applicable)
Note: Some forms and entry procedures differ. Please contact the admissions office for details.
Facilities & Boarding
Science Lab
Equipped lab for practical science lessons (safety procedures observed).
Study rooms
Facilitated study rooms to support learning.
Boarding
Day school with limited boarding. PLease confirm availability with the office before admission.
Developing Well-Rounded Individuals
Co-curricular Activities
Sports
Football, Netball, Athletics with inter-school competitions encouraged.
Clubs
Debate, Drama, Book Club & Environmental Club.
Christian Formation
Weekly chapel, retreats and spiritual formation activities.
Support St. Joseph's Secondary School
Your support funds learning resources, laboratory equipment, student scholarships and facility development.
Bank Details
Bank: Centenary Bank
Account Name: St. Joseph's Secondary School
Account Number: (Please see the office)
Mobile Money
MTN: +256 787625855
Airtel: +256 752625855
Visit & Contact
St. Joseph's Secondary School, Busega. Please contact the school office for visits and admissions appointments.
Phone
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM